John SPEIGHT

John SPEIGHT was laid to rest at Brighton General Cemetery in 1893 at the age of 26.
At the time of John's passing, SPEIGHT lived in Brighton.
SPEIGHT was buried in the Church of England section.
John's occupation is recorded as Gentleman.
John SPEIGHT's grave contains one other burial.


Waterborne & Sanitation‑Related Diseases

This individual lived in a time when diseases linked to contaminated water and poor sanitation were
a constant threat. Conditions such as Typhoid, Enteric Fever, Cholera, Dysentery, Gastro‑enteritis, Colonial
Fever, Slow Fever, Low Fever and Malarial Fever could spread quickly through households and neighbourhoods,
often with little warning. Their story reflects an era before modern sewerage and clean water systems made
these once‑common dangers far less visible today. Brighton General Cemetery records contain 341 such deaths. View the full list.

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